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Exclusive: Inside Rehearsals for the DEATH BECOMES HER National Tour
Don't say we didn't warn you! The North American Tour of Death Becomes Her is on its way to a city near you, launching at Playhouse Square in Cleveland, Ohio this September.
Photos: First look at Curtain Players’ THE SUNSHINE BOYS
Al and Willie as 'Lewis & Clark' were top-billed vaudevillians for over 40 years.
Photos: First look at MTVarts’ THE WIZARD OF OZ
The most beloved tale of all time comes to life on the stage as only MTVarts youth can do.
World Irish Dance Champions to Bring A TASTE OF IRELAND to Ohio
A Taste of Ireland - The Irish Music & Dance Sensation is coming to Ohio for two performances at two different Ohio venues.
Photos: First look at Evolution Theatre Company’s ANDY WARHOL IN IRAN
In 1976 Andy Warhol, having re-invented himself as the portrait painter of the rich and famous, travels to Tehran commissioned to take polaroids of the Shah’s wife.
Submissions Are Open For BroadwayWorld's Next On Stage: Season 7
Get your audition book ready and start warming up your vocal cords—your moment in the spotlight is almost here! Next On Stage, BroadwayWorld’s nationwide competition for high school and college students, is back for Season 7, and we’re raising the curtain on our biggest season yet.
Nominations Open For The 2026 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 BroadwayWorld Columbus Awards! The 2026 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
MARILYN Ballet to Premiere at BalletMet's Davidson Theatre
BalletMet will present the full-length ballet MARILYN at the Davidson Theatre, chronicling the life of Marilyn Monroe with an original score by Shannon Rugani and choreography by Dani Rowe.
Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Will Return to The Ohio Theatre in 2027
Disney's Beauty and the Beast, the first North American touring production of the musical presented by Disney in over 25 years, is headed to Columbus.
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra to Open 48th Season with Mozart's Great Mass
ProMusica Chamber Orchestra will open its new season at the Southern Theatre with Mozart's Mass in C Minor, led by Music Director David Danzmayr and featuring vocal soloists and choral ensembles.
Second Year Cast Set For THE OUTSIDERS National Tour
Nolan White will lead THE OUTSIDERS national tour as Ponyboy Curtis when the second year begins September 19 in Denver, with stops including Los Angeles, Costa Mesa, Seattle and San Francisco.
Lincoln Theatre Association To Host Black Excellence & Leadership Event
Author Wil Haygood will join the African American Leadership Academy for a dialogue on Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
Interview: Eric Coble of THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN at The Abbey Theater Of Dublin
“I thought what I was writing was fiction but some of the groundwork I laid out in the play actually came in helpful when it became time to actually deal with the real life situation,.
Ailey II to Launch 27-City Tour Featuring World Premiere by Francesca Harper
Ailey II will tour 27 US cities from September 22, 2026, to April 11, 2027, presenting a world premiere by Francesca Harper and works by Alvin Ailey and Ronald K.
Kayla Ryan Walsh Joins MAMMA MIA! North American Tour Cast; Rob Hancock to Play 'Harry Bright'
Kayla Ryan Walsh joins the 25th Anniversary Tour of MAMMA MIA! as Rosie, while Rob Hancock moves from ensemble to Harry Bright, alongside returning principal cast members Jessica Crouch and Juliette M.
PALACE 100: THE GENIUS OF RAY CHARLES to Honor Palace Theatre Centennial
CAPA will present a Palace Theatre centennial tribute to Ray Charles, hosted by Paul Shaffer and featuring Patti Austin, Aloe Blacc, Lisa Fischer and Billy Valentine.
Photos: MYSTIC PIZZA Tour in Rehearsals; Full Cast Revealed
The complete cast has been announced for Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, with all new rehearsal photos also being released.
Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from August 2026
In this August 2026 edition, two major national tours are gearing up to hit the road, with the casts of OH, MARY! and JERSEY BOYS offering behind-the-scenes looks at their rehearsal processes, while BroadwayWorld exclusively revealed that Aliya Grace will lead the upcoming BOOP! THE MUSICAL tour lau
Review: CAAMP at Schottenstein Center
“Cheers, Columbus.
Interview: Leda Hoffmann of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at The Contemporary Theatre Of Ohio
“There’s a sound to her music that feels visceral.
John Rubinstein and More Will Join THE NOTEBOOK North American Tour
New casting has been announced for the second year of the North American Tour of THE NOTEBOOK, including John Rubinstein, Angela Birchett, Makena Jackson, and more.
2ND ANNUAL MUSIC FROM THE HEART Benefit Concert To Take Place At The Avalon Theatre
The Avalon Theatre has announced the return of the 2nd Annual Music from the Heart: Avalon Benefit Concert.
Video: The JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Is Getting Ready to Hit the Road
Jersey Boys is getting ready to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
Video: Watch the JERSEY BOYS Tour Cast Perform 'My Boyfriend's Back' in Rehearsals
Jersey Boys is getting redy to hit the road for its 20th Anniversary North American Tour.
DRACULA to Return to Renaissance Theatre's Theatre 166
The Renaissance Theatre's horror adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula will return to the intimate Theatre 166 with returning cast members, new music, and additional scares following an earlier sold-out engagement.
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Battle of the Books Riffe Center Studio 2 (9/25-10/18) |
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La Cage Aux Folles Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (11/06-11/15) |
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The Jungle Book Kids Hilliard Civic and Cultural Arts Center (9/18-9/27) |
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The Sunshine Boys Curtain Players Theatre (9/12-9/27) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (11/21-11/21) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus- Halloween Event! Embassy Suites Columbus (10/24-10/24) |
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August: Osage County eMBer Women's Theatre (9/18-10/03) |
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Speak of the Devil: Shadows and Sounds of Ozzy and Black Sabbath Shadowbox Live (9/10-11/15) |
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast Ohio Theatre (1/30-2/07) |
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Dinner Detective Columbus Embassy Suites Columbus (11/14-11/14) |
